Candy Mix 160B-5 is a pink paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EB6A9B, estimated LRV 35 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rich Desires from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #EB6A9B · 160B-5
Candy Mix
35%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Candy Mix Technical Profile
HEX Code#EB6A9B
RGB235, 106, 155
Estimated LRV35.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Candy Mix
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Candy Mix
#EB6A9B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C8766A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Candy Mix
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Candy Mix Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Candy Mix — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Candy Mix have?
Candy Mix by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Candy Mix from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Candy Mix are Rich Desires by Vista Paint (a very close match), Love Letter by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Groovy by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Candy Mix's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Candy Mix?
Candy Mix has a estimated lightness value of 35.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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